Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04 may reduce risk of infection

By Jacob
15th Oct 2013

Researchers have discovered that Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04, found in For daily wellbeing EXTRA Strength, may help to reduce the incidence of the common cold in active adults.

The randomised double-blind placebo-controlled study observed a group of 465 healthy adults who were split into three test groups, the first received daily probiotic supplementation of Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04. The second group received a combination of Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM® and Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07, both also found in For daily wellbeing EXTRA Strength, and the third group received placebo. Supplementation occured daily, over a period of 150 days.

Results showed that the first group, supplemented with Bifidobacterium lactis Bl-04, were 27% less likely to contract upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs), compared to placebo. The probiotic combination of L. acidophilus NCFM® and B. lactis Bi-07 also showed a reduction in risk of 19%, but the researchers were most impressed with the B. lactis Bl-04 strain which had shown previous potential in other studies, as they explained; "The choice of the probiotics was made on the basis of previous data showing effects on immune-related outcomes in adults and in children."

The research led by Allan Cripps of Griffith University, Australia, adds to the growing number of scientific trials showing an association between probiotic supplementation and immune function. Earlier this year research showed that gut microbiota plays a key role in immune function.

At OptiBac Probiotics, we're very pleased to see yet more research on the strains found in For daily wellbeing EXTRA Strength. The product contains some of the world's most researched strains and this seems to be growing by the week. For a sample of some of the research visit our For daily wellbeing EXTRA Strength scientific research page.

Our repeat customers may also be interested to hear that we're soon to launch a new bigger pack size of the For daily wellbeing EXTRA Strength (90 capsules) in November. Keep your eyes peeled for more information on that soon!